100 Cool Last Names for Girls

It’s true that you can’t choose your given last name, as that’s generally passed down from you mom or dad, but if you’re not a fan of your surname, you could opt to legally change it, as long as you’re of age. Take a look at this list of 100 cool last names for girls and see if there’s one you’d prefer to have as your surname. This list could also be useful if you’re looking for a last name to give a character in a story you’re writing. Either way, check out this list and see what you think!

Abernathy – Sounds fun and mysterious, just like you!

Abner – Short, sweet and to the point

Aldaine – An unusual last name that will set you apart

Amor – Because you’re loved by all you meet

Amherst – This last name sound regal

Armstrong – Louis, Neil, Stretch… you’re in good company with this surname.

Angeles – For the wannabe starlet

Annesley – Sounds soft, cool and feminine… An excellent last name

Archer – Cool, collected and strong, the way and archer has to be

Ash – Who needs more than one syllable for a last name? It just wastes time!

Bancroft – This surname will make you sound posh and well to do

Bandini – Like a bandit… this surname is exceptionally cool!

Banner – Just like Bruce. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry!

Barringer – This surname would sound awesome if your first name also begins with the letter B

Blackwood – Has a cool, yet dark and spooky sound to it

Blood – The perfect surname for anyone who wants to sound just a little bit creepy

Bloom – A cute and girly last name

Boulder – Not just a place, also a big stone, and a cool last name!

Cadwell – This kind of surname will make you sound like you went to boarding school with Prince Harry

Cage – Cage by name, but you can never be caught!

Carmichael – An upper crust kind of last name

Chase – A short, cool last name that packs a punch

Cobain – It’s always cool to share a last name with a rock star

Cohen – A common Jewish last name, but has a cool sound to it

Colburn – You’re on fire, but you won’t burn up

Colt – Because you’re fast, wild and beautiful

Crabtree – A classy and sophisticated last name

Crassus – An old Roman last name with a long history

Creed – Creed doesn’t matter, but a cool name does!

Crew – A short, fun last name

Cullen – Come on, you know you want to be a Cullen really. Who wouldn’t?

Dalton – A cool and classic last name

Danger – Danger isn’t your middle name, but it is your last name!

Davenport – The kind of name that makes you sound like you summer in The Hamptons

Dillinger – After John Dillinger, the famous gangster and bank robber

Duke – For one with noble heritage

East – You’re heading east and nobody can stop you

Fall – This cool last name would sound especially cool if your first name began with F, too

Fawn – You’re sweet and innocent, yet powerful inside

Freeze – The ideal last name for an ice queen

Gamble – Because you like to take risks and know when to put everything on the line

Granger – You’re smart, pretty, and secretly a wizard!

Gryffon – An awesome mythical creature

Gunn – Because you’re cool, sexy and a little bit dangerous

Halifax – A cool British surname and place name

Havoc – This girl always leaves a trail of havoc behind her

Hilton – You may not be the heiress to a fortune, but you can act like one

Holly – You’re beautiful, at one with nature, but can be sharp if people aren’t careful

Hope – A sweet, feminine last name

Hunter – You’re strong and can take care of yourself

Ice – A literally cool last name. Geddit?!

Iris – A stunning flower

Iver – A great name for one with Scottish roots

Ivy – You seem sweet and harmless, but could do some damage

Jarvis – The coolest of the Britpop crew

Joy – Because you spread it wherever you go

Kelly – A fun and flirty last name

Kennicot – An unusual last name that will keep people guessing

King – Well, you do deserve to be treated like royalty

Knight – Because you’re a fighter

Lily – A pretty, delicate last name

Love – A sweet last name for a girl

Mayhem – The ideal surname for someone who causes trouble

Merry – A cool last name for someone who is happy all the time

Noble – If you like to be treated like a princess

North – It might be cold up North, but it makes a cool last name, as well!

Paris – One of the coolest and most sophisticated cities on earth

Pendleton – A quaint, yet cool kind of last name

Pevensie – Like the children from the Narnia stories

Phoenix – Because you rise from the flames and can never be kept down

Poe – A cool literary last name for anyone who appreciates the darker side of life

Potter – Who doesn’t want to share a surname with the most famous wizard ever?

Power – Power: You have it, baby!

Quake – You’re so cool people quake when they see you

Radcliffe – Well, it starts with “rad,” isn’t that enough?

Raven – A dark and mysterious last name

River – A cool last name for a girl who loves nature

Rose – A rose by any other would smell as sweet… but Rose still makes an excellent last name

Savage – This last name is perfect for a girl who is tough and cool

Slade – Sounds a little bit mean and a little bit dangerous

Slayer – A great last name for a girl who is in charge, or a good homage to Buffy!

Star – Because you are a star, no matter who you are

Stratton – A last name that sounds cool and collected

Stryker – This name is perfect for someone who always strikes it lucky

Styles – Just like Harry. Aww!

Tatum – Can also be a first name, but there’s a famous Tatum who a lot of use girls wouldn’t mind marrying!

Tremaine – This is the type of last name that sounds businesslike and sophisticated

I chose Hunter and Winters for one book, but I adapted Raven as a first name for another – thanks for the great list! As a suggestion, you should have at least one name for each letter that would sound best if the first name started with the same letter – like alliteration. Thanks again for the great list!

Thank you for sharing your experiences and your thoughts with us. We always appreciate such advice that will make our articles better. In the future we may have to add alliterations to our list. Feel free to share more of your ideas and thoughts with us. Have a great day, Sonia!

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